Todo a punto
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I just read " Tenemos que limpiar rápidamente para tenerlo todo a punto."
I think it translates best as "we have to clean quickly to have everything ready."
Is that a good translation? Is "todo a punto" a common expression? I understand things like "estoy a punto de hacer algo" but this use is slightly different. Also, I'm not sure about that LO at the end of tener. I assume it refers to the todo...but is it necessary?
As always, thank you for helping me!
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updated Dec 3, 2011
posted by MLucie
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Hi MLucie!
You are right! ¨Tenemos que limpiar rápidamente para tenerlo(it) todo a punto (listo) "we have to clean quickly to have everything ready."
Tenerlo (have it) and Todo listo (everything ready)...Actually, I prefer to say "todo listo". I guess it's a regional use.
updated Dec 3, 2011
posted by 00a4c226
Yes, I would say "todo listo" as well. But I was wondering if "todo a punto" was more authentic! Thank you! - MLucie, Dec 3, 2011
Let's wait for more answers from natives. - 00a4c226, Dec 3, 2011
